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February 28th 2009

Published: April 6th 2009

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Ross da Boss

On the wall in one of Hobart´s bars

So here are my pics from my six-night break in Tasmania - better known down under as ´Tassie´!

Based in Hobart, I sailed to Tasman Island, visited the old penitentiary and convict settlement buildings of infamous Port Arthur (chilling and v spooky - especially the asylum!) and was uber-impressed by Hobart´s surprisingly funky modern art galleries and museums.

My only regret was not hiring a car and taking myself off to the likes of Wine Glass Bay and Cradle Mountain. Ho hum - I´ll just have to go back one of these days!!

Enjoy the pics. 😊

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Hobart Port with great Mt Wellington providing a magnificent backdrop

Traditional sail ship at the seaport in Hobart

St David´s Cathedral, Hobart

Franklin Square, Hobart

Giant chessboard in Franklin Square

A famous den of iniquity down port side in Hobart

Come on then, ladies - what you waiting for??

Salamanca Place, Hobart

Saturday markets at Salamanca Place, Hobart. Tooo funky! Loved it!

A popular local at Salamanca Place, Hobart

Abel Tasman - Dutch seafarer and explorer who discovered Tasmania in 1642. He named the island Van Diemen´s Land.

Nearest I got to a Tasmanian Devil - model in Tasmania Museum and Art Gallery

Famous for seafood, I couldn´t resist good ol´ fish and chips!

Amusing window advertisment!

Wacky installation art at Salamanca Arts Centre

The installation comprised of an island of sand throughout which electric guitars on stands linked up to large amplifiers had been placed randomly like perches. Dozens of finches (or otherwise small chirpy birds) had then been released into the installation area. Hopping from guitar to guitar, the little birds created a form of sound art. Altogether very intriguing.